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Foundation Day full of festivities

By Emily Donohoe and Jordan Townrow

Mar 27, 2025

Judd Morgan, Xander Eldridge and Blake Shandley. Photos: Jordan Townrow. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

On Friday, March 21, St Joseph’s College, Echuca students embraced Foundation Day, enjoying a range of activities at the Brigidine campus.

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The day marks 139 years since the Brigidine Sisters established the school, then known as Brigidine Convent High School.

Maia Allen, Audrey Giorgianni and Poppy Coombs. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Beginning with eight pupils in 1886 at the Brigidine convent parlour, there are now almost 1200 students who attend the college across its two campuses.

In celebration of the anniversary, students hosted a mini market and games day, enjoying activities together and fundraising for Wellsprings for Women.

One game on offer was splat the rat. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Indi Carmichael, Amalia Tamburini, Isabel Orr, Lydia McIntyre and Maisie Stevens. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Going for a slam dunk. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Campbell Haw, James Prenthall and Jett Kervin. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Disc golf was among the games set up by students. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Ariel Howe and Jasmyn Sidebottom. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

There were a variety of activities to enjoy. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Leomyle Dulnuan, Franc Naval, Ashton Demonteverde, Dylan Torres and Dreeks Melad. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Katie Chadwick, Makenna James and Emma Head. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

By Emily Donohoe and Jordan Townrow

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